(Volunteer) Prison Advocacy Manager

Job Position: (Volunteer) Prison Advocacy Manager

About Gender Freedom Society:

Gender Freedom Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive community for gender-diverse people. Through education, advocacy and community building, we create spaces where everyone can thrive in their authentic selves.

Candidates for this position must be residents of North America.

Role Summary:

Gender Freedom Society is seeking a (Volunteer) Prison Advocacy Manager to collaborate with the Prison Advocacy Team on long term goals to improve life for the transgender and gender non-conforming incarcerated individuals. This includes identifying and protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of incarcerated transgender and gender-diverse individuals as well as helping bridge the gap for re-entry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the organization’s prison advocacy strategy, with a focus on correctional systems, agency practices, and post-passage policy implementation.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the prison advocacy program, including case tracking, documentation standards, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts related to incarceration conditions, healthcare access, housing and classification, safety concerns, and retaliation issues.
• Identify and analyze systemic patterns within correctional institutions and develop recommendations for advocacy or policy action.
• Collaborate with policy research staff to ensure prison-related advocacy is informed by current legislation, administrative rules, and enforcement practices.
• Maintain working relationships with external partners, including legal organizations, civil rights groups, and community advocates.
• Support the development of advocacy materials, reports, and internal guidance related to prison systems.
• Monitor and report on program outcomes, trends, and emerging issues within correctional environments.
• Ensure advocacy efforts follow trauma-informed, ethical, and safety-conscious practices.
• Supervise and mentor prison advocacy staff and volunteers.
• Represent the organization in meetings, trainings, and coalition efforts related to incarceration and civil rights advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Government, Political Science, Public Policy or similar strongly preferred, or demonstrated skills/experience in grassroots organizing.
• 3+ years of experience in advocacy, corrections-related work, civil rights, or lived experience as an incarcerated individual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate understanding of correctional systems, institutional processes, or administrative policy environments.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and identify advocacy opportunities and risks.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and case-management skills.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff or volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and emotionally challenging subject matter with professionalism and care.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Help sustain a nonprofit that supports the transgender and gender-diverse community.
• Be part of a welcoming and affirming team.
• Flexible, remote-friendly role with opportunities for skill-building.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of incarcerated individuals.
• Gain valuable experience in professional development.